We seem to have some real theatre sleuths on CT, of late. It’s all very interesting to read and now it would be great to see a b/w photo of Dean and Jerry at that dressing room window with the crowd below!
Howard: “The theater can still be saved!” Sweet words to my eyes and ears! BUT if it can’t, the very special art deco artifacts such as the pink sink need to be saved or sold, BUT certainly not thrown away!
Thank goodness the Golden State Theatre has remained the best preserved compared to not being there at all. Yes, we all have read about urban renewal of the 60’s and have seen what was done, but hopefully we are beyond that period of time and now have an appreciation for historical buildings and the legacy they mean to a community. Congrats on all that you have accomplished as your website is very very good! If I ever return to Monterey, I’ll come by and personally shake your hand!
Tom: Thanks for the on site explanation. Many years ago I visited beautiful Monterey, but at the time I wasn’t the theatre buff that I have become today so unfortunately missed seeing the historical Golden State. Although your website is really good and provides a great opportunity to see and learn about your theatre in CA.
If there is a preservation group in Yeadon, they should at least retrieve the art deco artifacts before the building were to come down and I sincerely hope that won’t be the case! Many of the items on eBay would go for big money, but having said that the artifacts should be restored and remain in the theatre for future generations to enjoy!
My hometown theatre, the Grand in Westfield NY (CT listed) went this same route in the early 90’s and now it is gone forever. It, too, was an art deco theatre though did not have the Eberson connection. Don’t let this happen to the very art deco and unique Yeadon Theatre!!
It would be an absolute shame to lose this Eberson art deco theatre to the wrecking ball and the citizens of Yeadon, PA need to get organized and stop this from happening….NOW!
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Feb 4, 2006 at 4:41 am
Very sad to see the same thing happening in England as in the USA.
After viewing the present angled marquee I prefer the original squared off marquee AND the vertical STATE sign. If you go to the following website you’ll see what recently appeared at the Shea’s in Buffalo after being missed by so many loyal patrons.
Tom: The Golden Theatre website is very well done and very informative though I would like to think that the original or a reproduction vertical STATE sign could be returned to its original location as seen in the vintage b/w photos.
Mat: The Golden State Theatre website is very well done and very complete! After viewing many of the photos it would be nice to see the vertical STATE sign back in its original location.
The exterior Time Square photo is really quite something…just gazing at it makes the scene almost come alive! I see where the stained glass area used to be and I assume that is where the 1501 Broadway address is now. Did they just cover it up or was it simply taken out and removed? If so, I wonder if it still exists?
Ed: The Grand Foyer was certainly beyond grand! And I’m sure many of the Hard Rock Cafe patrons don’t know that Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis played the Paramount in the 10 years they were together! They’d know the Lewis name because of his MS Telethon, but not sure if many would know the name, Dean Martin. And thanks for posting the wonderful Paramount photos as I’m sure they brought many wonderful memories for many New Yorkers!
Vincent: Interesting insight and now when I see photos and live scenes of Times Square I will know that the former and grand Paramount was once within its midst.
Kari: I have referred your comment/question to CTPS President, Charlie Clayton.
DeniedX: In the CT photos that have been posted the sink sure looks pink to me, but perhaps at one time it was red.
Warren: Great photo! I can only imagine how beautiful the Paramount was in its heyday!
We seem to have some real theatre sleuths on CT, of late. It’s all very interesting to read and now it would be great to see a b/w photo of Dean and Jerry at that dressing room window with the crowd below!
Howard: “The theater can still be saved!” Sweet words to my eyes and ears! BUT if it can’t, the very special art deco artifacts such as the pink sink need to be saved or sold, BUT certainly not thrown away!
Personally, if I were to see this movie I’d prefer to see the original!
Thank goodness the Golden State Theatre has remained the best preserved compared to not being there at all. Yes, we all have read about urban renewal of the 60’s and have seen what was done, but hopefully we are beyond that period of time and now have an appreciation for historical buildings and the legacy they mean to a community. Congrats on all that you have accomplished as your website is very very good! If I ever return to Monterey, I’ll come by and personally shake your hand!
Tom: Thanks for the on site explanation. Many years ago I visited beautiful Monterey, but at the time I wasn’t the theatre buff that I have become today so unfortunately missed seeing the historical Golden State. Although your website is really good and provides a great opportunity to see and learn about your theatre in CA.
TO THE FOLKS OF YEADON PA…………SAVE THIS THEATRE!
If there is a preservation group in Yeadon, they should at least retrieve the art deco artifacts before the building were to come down and I sincerely hope that won’t be the case! Many of the items on eBay would go for big money, but having said that the artifacts should be restored and remain in the theatre for future generations to enjoy!
My hometown theatre, the Grand in Westfield NY (CT listed) went this same route in the early 90’s and now it is gone forever. It, too, was an art deco theatre though did not have the Eberson connection. Don’t let this happen to the very art deco and unique Yeadon Theatre!!
Couldn’t the theatre be restored and at least used as a youth center?
It would be an absolute shame to lose this Eberson art deco theatre to the wrecking ball and the citizens of Yeadon, PA need to get organized and stop this from happening….NOW!
Very sad to see the same thing happening in England as in the USA.
After viewing the present angled marquee I prefer the original squared off marquee AND the vertical STATE sign. If you go to the following website you’ll see what recently appeared at the Shea’s in Buffalo after being missed by so many loyal patrons.
http://preserve.bfn.org/archives/shea/
Ok, that sounds like a good plan!
Can anyone provide some auditorium photos or did I overlook them?
Tom: The Golden Theatre website is very well done and very informative though I would like to think that the original or a reproduction vertical STATE sign could be returned to its original location as seen in the vintage b/w photos.
Mat: The Golden State Theatre website is very well done and very complete! After viewing many of the photos it would be nice to see the vertical STATE sign back in its original location.
TC: Hope that in the future you can include in your photos a close up of the half moon stained glass piece on the opera house exterior. Thanks.
I wonder what ever happened to the vertical GENEVA sign?
The exterior Time Square photo is really quite something…just gazing at it makes the scene almost come alive! I see where the stained glass area used to be and I assume that is where the 1501 Broadway address is now. Did they just cover it up or was it simply taken out and removed? If so, I wonder if it still exists?
In the book, Dean & Me a theatre by the name of St. James is mentioned so is (or was) that one in the NY/NJ area?
Ed: The Grand Foyer was certainly beyond grand! And I’m sure many of the Hard Rock Cafe patrons don’t know that Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis played the Paramount in the 10 years they were together! They’d know the Lewis name because of his MS Telethon, but not sure if many would know the name, Dean Martin. And thanks for posting the wonderful Paramount photos as I’m sure they brought many wonderful memories for many New Yorkers!
Vincent: Interesting insight and now when I see photos and live scenes of Times Square I will know that the former and grand Paramount was once within its midst.